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  School Football over the past 100 seasons.





Opelika Football Team History


Opelika Bulldogs
Opelika High School

1700 LaFayette Pkwy. Opelika, AL 36801
Stadium: Bulldog Stadium
Colors: Red, Black & White
Coach: Ray Campbell
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1917  <-- 1964 <- 1965 -> 1966 --> 2024
1965 Season Highlights
 Ray Campbell enters his 4th season as Head Coach at Opelika.
 
1965 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Thu., Sep. 9  vs. Valley    14   7   W       
 Thu., Sep. 16  @ Lanett    6   13   L       
 Thu., Sep. 23  vs. LaFayette    19   12   W       
 Fri., Oct. 1  @ Benjamin Russell    13   14   L       
 Fri., Oct. 8  vs. Eufaula    21   6   W       
 Fri., Oct. 15  @ Tallassee    14   7   W       
 Fri., Oct. 22  @ Dadeville    0   21   L       
 Fri., Oct. 29  @ Central Phenix City    35   13   W       
 Fri., Nov. 5  vs. Handley    14   13   W       
 Fri., Nov. 12  vs. Auburn    20   0   W       
 
1965 Season Totals
  Record7-3
  Points Scored156
  Scoring Average15.6
  Points Allowed106
  Defense Average10.6
  Opponents Record44-47 -7
  Home Record5-0
  Away Record2-3
1965 Class 3A Rankings
 Date   Week   Rank   Record   Votes   Source 
 Opelika was not ranked.
  

1965 Player Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 James Griffin E Sr.6-1180 All-Star Game  

1965 All State Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 James GriffinE 185 2nd  AP



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